Academy of Education EEC Phase 1 Course: Internal & External Elements
Internal & External Elements
Course Description:
This course explores the critical role of interested party engagement in developing and implementing effective physical therapy curricula. Participants will learn to navigate the complex web of relationships that influence curriculum design and execution.
- Format: Asynchronous, on-demand
- Cost: Academy of Education Members $30, Non-members $75
- Earn CEU: .3 (3 contact hours)
Intended Audience:
New physical therapy faculty
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of the Educational Session, attendees will
I. Identify key internal and external stakeholders involved in physical therapy curriculum development and implementation.
2. Explain the impact of stakeholder engagement on curriculum quality, compliance, and relevance to professional practice.
3. Analyze the relationships and dynamics among stakeholders that influence curriculum decisions.
4. Apply strategies for effective communication and collaboration with diverse stakeholder groups.
5. Evaluate real-world case studies to determine best practices for managing stakeholder input in curriculum development.
William (Bill) McGehee, Jr., PT, PhD
William (Bill) McGehee, Jr., PT, PhD is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Science
at the Tufts University School of Medicine Doctor of Physical Therapy Program in Seattle. A physical
therapist for 31 years, he has spent 28 of those years in physical therapist education, serving as a
Director of Clinical Education and Program Director across four academic institutions. He has been
an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and multiple state chapters
since 1993.
Dr. McGehee was elected APTA Speaker of the House and joined the APTA Board of Directors in
2020, having previously served as Vice Speaker from 2010–2013. Clinically, he has practiced in both
outpatient and acute care settings and earned the Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults (CEEAA)
credential in 2019.
His scholarly work spans Boyer’s model with emphasis on the scholarship of integration and
application. Early in his career, he presented extensively on health and public policy, aligning with his
dissertation examining barriers to implementing Medicare quality-incentive programs. More recently,
his scholarship has focused on clinical and interprofessional education, resulting in multiple
presentations, three peer-reviewed publications, a therapeutic exercise textbook chapter, and a
co-authored book on documenting clinical decision-making.
